Question

A runner travels 8 km in 1.5 hours. What is the runner's average speed?

a) 4 km/h
b) 5.33 km/h
c) 6 km/h
d) 10.67 km/h

Answer 1

The average speed of the runner is 5.33 km/h.

Step-by-step explanation:

The average speed of a runner can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the time taken. In this case, the runner traveled 8 km in 1.5 hours. So the average speed would be 8 km divided by 1.5 hours, which equals 5.33 km/h. Therefore, the correct answer is Option B) 5.33 km/h.